Rec sports: Deadlines loom for Little League sign-ups

Sign-ups are under way for Reno-Sparks area youth baseball leagues.

Signups are under way for recreational sports. Registration deadlines are approaching for Little Leagues:

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Reno National Little League: Registration runs through Monday with a late fee of $25. Register online at www.sportssignup.com/Reno-National-Little- League-Online-Registration.start. The season is March 30 through June 5. Tryouts for farm (ages 7-9), minors (9-11) and majors (10-12) will be March 2. Rookies are ages 6-7 and tee-ball ages 5-7. Document verification to show proof of residency and birthdate is from 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Extreme Pizza in Caughlin Ranch. Cost: $132 for majors, minors and farm; $107 for rookie and T-ball. Details: Jennifer Grogan at JMGrogan4@aol.com or Cindy Watland at cindy@watlandbilling.com

Reno American Little League: For children ages 5-12 living in northwest Reno. People who want to manage or coach need to register online and fill out a volunteer application. New for 2013, player registrations must be completed online at www.renoamerican.com. Registration is open through March 2 for $110 per player plus a $20 late fee. Spring tryouts are March 2 at the Terrace Fields Complex on Robb Drive. Details: Scott Davis, scott.davis@arcadis-us.com.

Reno Continental Little League: Online sign-ups have begun at www.rcllbaseball.org. Online deadline is Sunday. Tryouts are March 2. Check the website to make sure you are within the league's boundaries. Cost: $135, plus a $10 late fee. Partial scholarships available. Details: www.rcllbaseball.org.

Sparks Babe Ruth:Sign-ups are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and March 6 at Round Table Pizza, 1201 Baring Blvd., in the Smith's Food & Drug Center across from Reed High School. Details: www.sparksbaberuth.com or email bbailey@sparksbaberuth.com or ezayas@sparksbaberuth.com.

FOOTBALL/CHEERLEADING

Sierra Youth Football League: Football and cheerleading sign-ups are under way for boys and girls ages 5 to 14 attending school in Washoe County. The nex sign-ups are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 16 at Reed High School and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at Hug High School; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at Wooster High School; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1 at the league's office, 5401 Longley Lane No. 19. Cost: $175, includes equipment. Limited financial assistance is available. Details/forms/registration: www.gosyfl.com.

MARTIAL ARTS

Kenpo Karate: Classes for students ages 5-17 are from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sparks Middle School. Students from any school can attend. Cost: $24 plus $12 insurance fee for 6 months. Details: 775-829-9010 or www.washoecommunityed.org.

Amba Martial Arts: Classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and for students from age 4 to adults. Various martial arts are taught, but emphasis is Goju-Shorei Karate and sport martial arts. Where: North Valleys Regional Sports Complex. Details: 775-223-8282 or ambamartialarts.com.

VOLLEYBALL

Sparks Youth Volleyball: Sign-ups for spring are under way for girls and boys ages 7-15. Games will be Tuesdays and Thursdays at Mendive Middle School starting April 2. Cost: $150 until March 1, $185 March 1-25. Details: 888-988-7985 or www.USYVL.org.